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Retirees in Ukraine calculating pensions with calculator and documents — illustration for news on pension reform

Pension Reform in Ukraine: New Rules, Transparent Formula, and No Increase in Retirement Age

Economy 07/09/2026, 14:56

The Cabinet of Ministers will present the Rada with a concept for pension reform. The retirement age will not be increased, but the requirements for work experience will be increased to 35 years. The principle of "as much as you earned, so much you get" is introduced and clan payments are abolished. 🇺🇦📉

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Missile strike on Philip Morris warehouse in Kyiv: company logistics unaffected

Economy 07/09/2026, 14:01

🚀 Russia's night attack on Kyiv led to the destruction of a Philip Morris warehouse. This is already the fourth strike on the company since the start of the war. 🏭 Workers are safe, and supplies will not be interrupted thanks to logistics diversification. 📦 #Ukraine #War #PhilipMorris

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Wallets with hryvnias, stacks of coins, and a declining currency rate graph against a hand holding a smartphone showing the drop in dollar and euro rates on July 8

Dollar and Euro are Falling: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on July 8

Economy 07/09/2026, 13:28

Dollar and euro continue to fall: the hryvnia strengthens at the beginning of the banking day. 📉 Oschadbank offers the most favorable rates via the app, and major banks have revised their quotes. Read the full price breakdown for July 8! 💰🇺🇸🇪🇺

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A 5 UAH Difference: How to Save on Fuel in Ukraine and Where the Cheapest Gasoline Is

Economy 07/09/2026, 12:47

Fuel prices in Ukraine are stable, but the difference between gas station networks reaches 5 UAH per liter! 🛢️ "Ukrnafta" offers the most favorable conditions for gasoline, diesel, and gas compared to OKKO, WOG, and SOCAR. Find out where to refuel the cheapest. ⛽️📉

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Ukrainian veteran with a prosthetic leg in military uniform looks at a phone while a woman supports him, symbolizing accessibility of retraining and social adaptation

A second chance for veterans and vulnerable groups: free retraining in high-demand professions is now open in Ukraine

Economy 07/09/2026, 12:17

Free retraining in high-demand professions has launched in 8 regions of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Veterans, people with disabilities, and youth are getting a second chance at a career in construction, marketing, and crafts. Find out how to sign up for the REMARKET project courses. 📝

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Throw away paper receipts? A lawyer explains who needs to keep utility bills and why

Economy 07/09/2026, 11:58

Keep paper utility receipts or throw them away? A lawyer gives a clear answer: if you pay online, paper is not needed; if via post office, keep them for a year. We break down payment nuances and tariffs. 🏠📄💸

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Elderly woman counting coins, illustrating the topic of pension for motherly heroism in Ukraine in 2026

Pension for maternal heroism: how much money a mother of many children will receive in Ukraine in 2026

Economy 07/09/2026, 11:49

Mothers of many children in Ukraine can receive a pension supplement for special merits. The payment amount in 2026 will be from 908 to 1038 hryvnias, but it must be registered personally at the Pension Fund. In addition to money, mothers of 5+ children retire at 50 years old. 🇺🇦💰👵

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Oil pump jack against illuminated storage tanks at dusk, symbolizing the surge in oil prices following the US revocation of Iran's oil license

Oil Surges 3%: US Revokes License for Iranian Oil Following Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 07/08/2026, 00:33

Oil prices surged 3% after the US revoked the license for purchasing Iranian oil. 🛢️📈 The rise in Brent and WTI quotes was a reaction to Iranian drone attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢⚠️

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Oil refinery in Russia against mountains, symbolizing fuel collapse threat due to strikes and import shortages

Fuel Collapse: How Strikes on Refineries and Import Shortages Are Leading Russia to a Gasoline Shortage

Economy 07/07/2026, 23:56

Russia on the brink of fuel collapse: AFU strikes on refineries have created a gasoline deficit of nearly one million tons per month. Imports are not saving the day, and residents of Zabaykalye are already mass-refueling in China 🇷🇺🚛🇨🇳

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Tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Strait of Hormuz after US export license cancellation

The Price of the Strait of Hormuz: US Cancels License for Iranian Oil Exports

Economy 07/07/2026, 23:06

The US has cancelled the license for Iranian oil exports in response to tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have surged by more than 5%, and Tehran faces serious economic pressure. 🛢️📉⚠️

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Historic Crash: Gazprom Shares Plummet to 2008 Crisis Lows

Economy 07/07/2026, 22:05

Gazprom shares have crashed to a historic 2008 low, falling below 92 rubles. The giant's market capitalization has shrunk to 2.22 trillion rubles against the backdrop of a market decline following drone attacks and a court loss regarding debts to Ukraine. 📉🇷🇺

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Man wrapped in a blanket checking a radiator, symbolizing heating supply issues in Ukraine after attacks

Backup Heat: How Ukraine Will Accelerate the Restoration of Heating Supply After Attacks

Economy 07/07/2026, 19:36

Ukraine has simplified the rules for launching backup boiler houses: heat can now be restored faster after attacks on TPPs. NKREKU has allowed the prompt use of "free" capacity of gas networks for local heat sources. This should help survive the winter without outages. 🔥🇺🇦

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Largest oil refinery in Russia after drone attack, visible pipes and industrial structures

Record drone attack disables Russia's largest oil refinery: consequences for the fuel market

Economy 07/07/2026, 19:26

Ukrainian drones completed a record 3,400 km flight and disabled Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk. Key units were damaged, threatening to deepen the fuel crisis in Russia. 🛢️🚀

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Bag of potatoes, rice, cucumbers, olive oil and milk — staple foods whose prices are changing in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 7

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: who lowered prices and who raised them on July 7

Economy 07/07/2026, 19:23

Ukrainian supermarkets have updated prices on basic products for July 7: who lowered the cost of oil, and where did buckwheat become many times more expensive without a loyalty card? We analyze the current price lists of ATB, Silpo, Novus, and Auchan. 🛒📉📈

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Warehouse workers in Ukraine facing demographic changes and market contraction

The Demographic Pit and Market Contraction: How Population Changes Will Reshape Warehouse Logistics in Ukraine

Economy 07/07/2026, 18:53

Ukraine loses hundreds of thousands of economically active citizens annually, which will lead to retail contraction and changes in the warehouse market. Experts predict market saturation within 1.5–2 years and a subsequent reorientation of logistics towards exports through new hubs in Rivne, Lutsk, and Dnipro. 📉🏭🚛

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Gas station attendant in Ukraine refueling a white van, illustrating rising fuel prices and the strategy of Ukrainian gas station networks revealed by AMCU

Why gasoline prices rose: AMCU reveals the strategy of Ukrainian gas station networks

Economy 07/07/2026, 18:42

The head of AMCU explained why Ukrainian gas stations raised prices on old fuel stocks: the networks needed money to purchase new batches at high prices. The agency admitted that intervention was necessary to avoid a shortage like in 2022. ⛽📉

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Collage with wallet, coins, credit card and currency chart: dollar and euro rates on July 8

Dollar and Euro Exchange Rates on July 8: NBU Lowered the Dollar, While the Euro Rose. When Will Ukraine Switch to the Euro?

Economy 07/07/2026, 18:07

🇺🇦 The NBU set the dollar rate for July 8 — it dropped by 6 kopecks, while the euro rose by 2. 📈 When will Ukraine switch to the euro? An expert explains that it will take years and require a stable economy. 💸

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Woman at a gas station refueling her car, awaiting fuel price reductions

Pavlo Kyrylenko: Despite Shelling, Fuel Networks Have Room to Lower Prices

Economy 07/07/2026, 17:53

The head of the AMCU, Pavlo Kyrylenko, stated that fuel networks have the opportunity to lower gasoline prices despite costs incurred due to shelling. The regulator is urging companies to review fuel prices, citing current market data. 🛢️📉

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